Welding 2abc
Basic Welding Technology

This is an intermediate welding course with emphasis on the
weldability of mild steel, low-alloy steel, stainless steel, cast
iron and aluminum utilizing all of the appropriate welding
processes. The course will include welding safety, nomenclature,
weld symbols and Los Angeles City Structural Certification
specifications.

Welding 15ab
Basic Welding for Allied Fields

This is a basic course for students in allied fields that
utilize welding processses. Students will be introduced to welding
equipment, nomenclature, safety, and the oxyacetylene, shielded
metal arc, and gas metal arc welding processes. Manipulative skills
will be developed in cutting and welding in the flat and in the
vertical down positions.

Welding 19ab
Layout Pipefitter

This is a welding course designed to introduce the student to
pipe layout procedures and pipe fabrication. The course covers
template development, layout techniques, fabrication skills,
nomenclature and field measurement skills.

Welding 21
Basic Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)

This is a basic course in shielded metal arc welding designed to
provide the student with manipulative cutting and welding skills in
the flat and horizontal fillet positions. The course also includes
a study of welding nomenclature, equipment, occupational safety,
joint design, electrode classification, weld symbols, and blueprint
reading.

Welding 23abc
Arc Welding Certification

This course is designed for the advanced arc welding student
preparing for an American Welding Society (AWS) Structural and
Light Gauge Certification, Los Angeles City Structural Light Gauge
and Reinforcing Steel Welding Certification or California State
Welding Certification. The welding and certification of hi-pressure
pipe is not covered in this course.

Welding 27abc
(formerly 27ab)

This is a welding course designed to introduce the student to
pipe welding procedures and pipe fabrication. The course covers
types of pipe and piping, identification of pipe, pipe welding
procedures and processes, joint fabrication, and pipe layout
procedures.

This is a four-semester course in gas tungsten arc welding
(GTAW) and gas metal arc welding (GMAW) developing manipulative
skills using alternating currents (AC) and direct currents (DC) on
ferrous and nonferrous alloys. Emphasis on certification shall be
placed in the last two semesters.

Welding 45ab
Structural Fabrication and Blueprint Reading

This welding course is designed to focus on those skills
required to fabricate a project from a blueprint to the finished
product. Emphasis is placed on blueprint reading, proper use of
tools and equipment, math, and shop safety.

Welding 50
Special Topics in Welding

This course is designed to explore topics in Welding more
specific than provided in other courses in the regular departmental
curriculum. Students are referred to the current schedule of
classes for details of specific courses.

Welding 95abcd
Cooperative Career Education

2-4 units; hours to be arranged
Enrollment Limitation:

Parallel Plan (Work and Attend School at the Same
Time):
Enrollment in a minimum of seven units, including Cooperative
Career Education;
employment in a job related to the major or career goal by the
third week of the semester;
completion of or current enrollment in one course from the
major

Alternate Plan (Work and Attend School
Alternately):
Successful completion of one semester at El Camino College
including
one course from the major before initial enrollment in plan;
enrollment limited to one other class during the semester;
employment in a job related to the major or career goal by the
third week of the semester;
successful completion of at least seven units of other class work
at El Camino before re-enrolling in plan
Credit, degree applicable
Transfer CSU - limitations apply

Through a set of learning objectives established by the student,
employer, and instructor, each student will work with and learn
from experts in the Welding field. These experiences will enable
students to improve job skills, analyze career opportunities and
requirements, and compare these to personal potential and
expectations.

Note: The maximum total units earned for CCE
under both plans may not exceed 16 units.

Welding 99abc
Independent Study

1-3 units; hours to be arranged
Enrollment Limitation: two courses in
Welding with a minimum grade of B in
each and acknowledgment by the instructor
with whom student will work
Credit, degree applicable
Transfer CSU - limitations apply

This course provides special advanced studies in a subject field
of Welding not covered in the regular departmental offerings.
Regular conferences with the instructor are coordinated with
assigned Welding projects (60 hours per unit).

Note: Refer to page 11 of the
College Catalog for eligibility requirements.